About Ernie Collett
Lived 1895 – 1951 (aged 56). Ernie Collett was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Ernest John Collett (March 3, 1895 – December 21, 1951) was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.
Early life Collett was born in York County, Ontario. Before joining the Toronto Granites, he played in the amateur leagues for the Toronto Riverside Hockey Club, Toronto Crescents, Toronto Newman Hall, and Toronto Parkdale.
Career Collett was a member of the Toronto Granites team, which won a gold medal for Canada in ice hockey at the 1924 Winter Olympics. He was also Canada's first ever flag bearer at opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.
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Who was Ernie Collett?
Canadian ice hockey player (1895–1951)
When was Ernie Collett born?
Ernie Collett was born on 3 March 1895 in Toronto.
When did Ernie Collett die?
Ernie Collett died on 21 December 1951 in Toronto.
What was Ernie Collett's occupation?
Ernie Collett was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Ernie Collett?
Ernie Collett was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernie Collett (ice hockey)
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